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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.27, 989.78 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.27, 989.78 and 398.25 is: 549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.27 : 989.78 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.27/989.78 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.27x = 989.78 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.27x = 394,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,177.89/717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.55

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